Meaning
One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English element, from Old French element, from Latin elementum (“a first principle, element, rudiment”) (see further etymology there). The verb is from Middle English elementen, from the noun.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles: